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Findspot record TQ 64 SW 14 - Lead seal, Brook Cottage, Capel
Summary
A lead seal matrix was found early in 1955 during digging in the garden of a late medieval house. The house has reportedly had several names including Old Stream Cottage, Lid House, Brook or Lydd Cottage. A church of St. Thomas a Becket's is in the area. The seal is inscribed "S THOME BARS" and on the reverse the raised letters "R" and "L" appear on either side of a pierced handle. The seal is now in Maidstone Museum.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6451 4468 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ64SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | CAPEL, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Arch Cant 69 1955 213 illus (LRA Grove) (OS Card Reference). SKE35449.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE35449 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 69 1955 213 illus (LRA Grove). [Mapped feature: #11906 find, ]
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 1 2021 4:42PM